About The Gemmological  Association of Australia

The Gemmological Association of Australia is Australia’s traditional gemmological educator

The Gemmological Association of Australia (GAA) is Australia’s historic trade-accepted non-profit educational authority for gemmology. Since the GAA was formed in Sydney, on the 29th October 1945, the Association has been responsible for producing Australia’s gemmologists by educating and updating members of the gem and jewellery industry, and the general public, about all aspects of gemstones and their substitutes. Read a short History of the GAA by our late patron G.A. Tombs
	The Gemmological Association of Australia (GAA) is Australia’s historic trade-accepted non-profit educational authority for gemmology. Since the GAA was formed in Sydney, on the 29th October 1945, the Association has been responsible for producing Australia’s gemmologists by educating and updating members of the gem and jewellery industry, and the general public, about all aspects of gemstones and their substitutes.

The advantages gemmological knowledge offer are many and varied. You can obtain this gemmological knowledge through the GAA’s extensive professional training programs that are run by the Association’s State Divisions.

The objects of the GAA -

The objects of the Gemmological Association of Australia are:

• To promote the study of gemmology in Australia.
• To promote the study of Australian gemstones and gem deposits.
• To conduct and publish research into gemstones, gem-related materials such as synthetics and imitations, gem testing instruments and techniques.
• To establish and control educational programs for gemmology.
• To establish Divisions in each State of Australia to implement and teach GAA-approved courses in gemmology.
• To cooperate with other like minded organisations, both in Australia and overseas, in the promotion of gemmology.

Membership -

Membership of The Gemmological Association is open to people from all walks of life. Membership benefits include:
Participation (for a fee) in the GAA’s many courses in gemmology.Award of Fellowship, and the postnominal FGAA, following successful completion of the Association’s Certificate IV in Gemmological Studies and an appropriate application to the Federal Council. The Association’s Research Award, and the postnominal Gemmological Research Award (GRA), following the successful submission of a suitable thesis. Receipt of a quarterly issue of The Australian Gemmologist — the informative and prestigious journal of The Gemmological Association of Australia. Receipt of a regular, informative newsletter from your State Division.

The Federal Council is the controlling committee of the Association and is made up of representatives from all States. The council meets face-to-face three times per year and by teleconference when required.

How to Join the GAA -

The GAA welcomes people from all walks of life as members of the Association. If you have an interest in gems, jewellery, minerals, fossicking, lapidary, faceting or associated activities, then you are invited to contact the Division nearest you for information.

Through its State Divisions the GAA offers a range of gemmological and gem-related courses which are designed to suit every member … from the enthusiastic amateur to the most seasoned professional.

Joining the GAA is as easy as completing the Application for Membership form, and paying the required membership fees.

Write, telephone, fax or email for an application form and general information to be sent to you. Contact your GAA State Division.

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